https://silvertrade.com/news/precious-metals/silver-news/samsungs-silver-solid-state-battery-a-game-changer-for-the-global-silver-market/
You keep forgetting this article.
"Impact on the Global Physical Silver MarketSilver is already in a structural deficit, with industrial uses dominating demand. Global silver mine production in recent years hovers around 820-850 million ounces annually, while total demand exceeds 1.16 billion ounces (2024 figures from the Silver Institute), driven largely by solar panels, electronics, and EVs.Samsung’s battery requires silver in the Ag-C anode to stabilize lithium metal and prevent dendrites.Estimates suggest:~5 grams of silver per battery cell.Up to 1 kilogram (1,000 grams) per typical 100 kWh EV battery pack.No, that number is not a typo!32.15 troy oz of silver will be required for EACH AND EVERY Samsung EV Silver Solid State Battery Pack!!This is significant because current lithium-ion EV batteries use minimal silver (mostly in electronics, ~25-50 grams per vehicle).Switching to silver-based ASSBs could dramatically increase demand."
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